If you came of age in the 70’s, as I did, you couldn’t escape the music, presence and influence of David Bowie. Never compromising, Bowie transformed us through every phase, every song, every collaboration and every performance. Through the decades, he touched new generations and provided a soundtrack for our lives. He will be missed, but his music and his influence will live on.

In celebration of what would have been John Lennon’s 75th Birthday today, October 9, 2015, here’s a baker’s dozen of some of John’s songs that I put together. Not at all definitive, and not necessarily his most popular, but some damn fine tunes that you may or may not hear elsewhere today. Enjoy!